Need a fun night out? Try a cooking class at Make and Take Gourmet!

Make and Take Gourmet is now offering: “By the Seat of your Pants” Cooking Classes!

Learn how to use the ingredients you have on hand in your pantry to prepare delicious, cost effective, gourmet meals!

March Menu:

• Appetizer - Curried Beef
• Entrée - Seared Beef in a Steakhouse Marinade Served over a Smoked Okra and Cheddar Cheese Soufflé’ Finished with a Vegetable Sauté
• Fine’ (aka dessert!) - Pina Colada Bread Puddin’

Join in the fun – come prepared to cook, and try some great food – aprons and utensils provided!

$40.00/per person if paid in advance, $45.00 day of class Reservations must be made by Monday, March 9 for Wednesday, March 11 and Monday, March 23 for Wednesday, March 25

“By the Seat of Your Pants” Cooking Classes will begin at 7pm.  Please arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 to be ready for fun at 7pm!

Class size is limited so reserve your spot soon!

Phone: (434) 525-7505 OR Email: Forest@makeandtakegourmet.com

Call or e-mail with any questions!

Tired of fast food and want to have fun for dinner? Want something like Mom’s home cooking (or better if she couldn’t even cook a piece toast)? Make and Take Gourmet could be a solution to your problems.

“You go and assemble meals for the week. They provide the ingredients and bowls, etc. and they clean up for you too so it saves you a ton of time and money on wasted ingredients, etc. I made Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Divan, yummm…My friend made some tilapia. You can go home and freeze some of the meals or just stick them right in your oven to cook. They each last about two nights because it makes like 2-3 servings.” - Carrie Williams

To find out more about Make and Take Gourmet please visit their website and schedule a sessions today!

Check out some pics from a few friends visiting Make and Take locally:

Photo Credits: Carrie Williams

WHAT: Stag Party at Neighbor’s Place

WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2009 starts at 9:00pm

WHERE: The Neighbors Place (Directions)

COSTS: Whatever you purchase

NOTES:

• Lovers and Haters Welcome
• Come as you are, with or without a date and celebrate with Neighbors and DJ Original.
• Party begins at 9 in our lounge and will continue all night.

Always a great experience with a wonderful staff and the bartenders are some of the best in town!

It always interesting, whether it be live DJ, a theme night or just a casual evening. There are plenty of reasons to keep you coming back for fabulous drinks, wonderful food and a great time!

WHAT: Holocaust Film Screening at Riverviews Artspace

WHEN: Tuesday, February 3rd & Saturday, February 7th at 6 PM

WHERE: Riverviews Artspace in G8 (lower level of Riverviews Artspace) (Directions)

COSTS: Free and open to the public<

NOTES: “Forgiving Dr. Mengele” is a bold and thought provoking documentary about a shocking act of forgiveness by Auschwitz survivor Eva Mozes Kor and the firestorm of criticism it has provoked.

“Impossible not to be moved. Surprisingly uplifting!” –The New York Times

WHAT: Jazz & Blues: Live Music Every Friday Night!

WHEN: Every Friday from 6-11 PM

WHERE: The Grand Ballroom (Directions)

COSTS: $15/person or $25/couple

NOTES: Doors open at 6pm for dinner, wine & beer, and are open until 11pm with live musicians. For more information please visit their Facebook Page.

For first time climbers they have a classes that teach you the basics of climbing and how to use the equipment. Rise Up has varying degrees of hardness. From the beginner walls all the way up to 40 foot walls for advanced climbers. Every 6 months or so they change the climbing routes on the walls so it never gets boring.

Not only is Rise Up Climbing a good time but it is very reasonably priced, especially for those groups of 6+. For those who enjoy team event and improving in their own individual skills they have a Climbing League.

Check & join out their Facebook Group!

Visit their website (RiseUpClimbing.com) to get started and sign up for their leagues.

WHAT: Cocktails for a Cause to benefit Couples & Kids

WHEN: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 from 5-8PM

WHERE: Rivermont Bistro (Directions)

COSTS: No cover charge. Just whatever your order for dinner

NOTES:

• If you need to eat on Wednesday nights, drop in to Rivermont Bistro and get a great meal and benefit a great cause. The kind folks of Rivermont Bistro are donating 15% of proceeds every Wednesday night of the year to a designated Central Virginia non-profit.
• Couples & Kids will benefit on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 5-8 pm. All food and drink is included (it is not necessary to purchase cocktails). Just let your server know you are there to support Couples & Kids! Couples & Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing counseling services to the underserved of Central Virginia.
• Bella Magazine coordinates the non-profit benefactors and promotes the event for free in Bella Magazine. Pick up a copy each month at area retailers for a schedule of non-profits who will benefit!

WHAT: 5th Annual Downtown Lynchburg Loft Tour to benefit the Free Clinic of Central Virginia.

WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 10:00am - 4:00pm

WHERE: The Lofts Downtown (Directions)

COSTS: $25 the day of the event. Advance Tickets can be purchased at the Free Clinic, Visitors Center, Lynch’s Landing, Beeswax Candle, Shay’s Boutique, Westminster-Canterbury or the NEW Boonsboro GNP Pharmacy for $20 a piece.

NOTES:

• Reception following the event at the Free Clinic - 4 PM-5:30 PM.
• FREE Parking all day! FREE shuttle bus between all open loft apartments.
• Come see at least eight new furnished loft apartments as well as ONE popular “repeater,” a loft building under construction, and some retail lofts.

WHAT: Hill City Jazz

WHEN: Monday, January 26, 2009 @ 7-9PM

WHERE: Mezzanine Gallery & Cafe (Directions)

COSTS: $5 at the door

WHAT: Young Professional of Central Virginia (YPCV) are having their monthly 535!!!

WHEN: Thursday, January 22, 2009 @ 5:35PM

WHERE: Waterstone Pizza & Brewery (Directions)

COSTS: No Cover Fee

NOTE: After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, take a load off with YPCV. We’ll be gathered for a time of food, drinks, and laughter.

The executive chef, Nichlaus Wieler, and the staff are top-notch and friendly.

I would highly recommend the fabulous prime rib with a garlic mashed potatos.

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WHAT: Lynchburg Tweetup

WHEN: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 @ 6PM

WHERE: The Good Cherry (Directions)

COSTS: $0

RSVP: @donaldleegraham on Twitter or Email: donaldleegraham@gmail.com

NOTE: Stop by for a good cup of joe and meet with like minded business, educational, marketing, etc… professionals from the area to discuss anything and everything under the sun.

WhyLynchburg.com is a growing site, that has a single purpose, to connect young professionals (both residents and potential residents) to local businesses, events, and attractions here in Lynchburg, Virginia.

So many people complain there is not a lot to do, but we think otherwise.

If we are missing one of your favorite places, activities or events email us (info-at-whylynchburg.com) and we will be glad to add it.

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WHAT: Saliva w/ Pop Evil

WHEN: Friday, January 30, 2009 @ 9PM

WHERE: Cattle Annie’s Restaurant & Entertainment Club

COSTS: $15

NOTE: This is a 21+ event. Doors open @ 7PM & concert starts at 9PM

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LC offers 38 major and 46 minors. With small class sizes (averaging around 19 students a class) there is strong focus on academics, as well as plentiful opportunities for sports and other social clubs.

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